Good Waters For Spinners

Spinners are great in trout lakes and still water. Spinners can be used in rivers and flowing waters, but they tend to get snagged on trees and rocks easily. Therefore, try to avoid fishing shallow rapids and wooded areas, as you will most likely lose a few spinners in the process. Don't get me wrong, I have fished spinners in shallow waters and have had great success. It's a matter of judging the water and fishing in a spot where snags are unlikely to happen. Good judgment goes a long way.

Used Spinners or New?

Most fishermen have their "ole favorite" lures. These lures are broken in and usually have a history of being lucky. I guess it can be compared to a seasoned grill over a new grill. The good ole seasoned grill will hold more flavor. So don't think that only new spinners are the way to go. 

How Expensive Are They?

Depending on the brand and style, spinners can range from $2.50 to $6.00. Some of the well known brands are Roostertail, and Meps. The most important factor isn't the brand, but how they behave in the water. A proper working spinner should have a straight shank, sharp hooks, and the spinning plate should spin with ease as you reel it in. Spinners do get bent up and abused, so it is good practice to straighten the shank and keep the hooks sharp. You can use a needle nose pliers and a sharpening stone for routine maintenance.

Best Deals On Spinners

Search the garage sales, tag sales, and flea markets. Search ebay for bulk spinner deals, and keep an eye on newspaper ads. Recently I picked up 27 spinners (in the photograph) for under $30. This package would have costed me about $100 new, but I got them for 1/3rd of the price by shopping around.

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